The purpose of this position is to provide leadership to Disaster Cycle Services workers in performing the Mass Care activities during preparedness, response, and recovery within a chapter or territory.
Mass Care provides activities and services on a congregate basis to the community as a whole including feeding, sheltering, reunification, and distribution of emergency supplies (DES).This position is responsible for the collaborative leadership of the Mass Care programs within the chapter in coordination with the Mass Care Regional Program Lead including:
- Support the annual mass care goals and RDO objectives
- Oversee and supervise Chapter/Territory Feeding, Sheltering, DES, Reunification Coordinators
- Develop a plan for mass care services
- Implement strategies, initiatives, processes and procedures that support the successful chapter wide day-to-day provision of Mass Care services
- Develop and maintain relationships with local feeding, sheltering, distribution of emergency supplies, and reunification partners
- Serve as the Red Cross subject matter expert in Mass Care program guidance and tools
Qualifications:
Ability to build and lead a team using a collaborative leadership style and demonstrating traits of honesty, forward looking, competence, intelligence and compassion. This Lead will coordinate with the Regional Mass Care Lead to envision a team’s impact in Mass Care and inspire the team into action. They will ensure the team understands how they fit into the larger DCS structure and how their actions can positively influence and support the DCS Program as a whole. 10 hours per month; Varies depending on regional projects and priorities. At least 6 month commitment.
